Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Living in Schwellbrunn
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Schwellbrunn (Appenzell Ausserrhoden). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’573
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’104
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
244.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 618
2 Rooms
CHF 806
3 Rooms
CHF 1’104
4 Rooms
CHF 1’413
5+ Rooms
CHF 1’788
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+35.8% (+CHF 291)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
127.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
244.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 14’152
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 16’836
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
755
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
New Construction (last year)
6
Homeownership Rate
34.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’573
Population Density
91 per km²
Population Growth
+0.60%
Foreign Nationals
16.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
22.0%
20–39 years
24.0%
40–64 years
34.0%
65+ years
20.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
PT Quality Class
C
C – moderately connected
Travel Time to Center
59 min.
St. Gallen
Nearest Center
St. Gallen
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Waldstatt
2.83 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
249.00%+5.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Schönengrund
3.34 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Degersheim
4.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 291
Taxes
254.00%+10.0%
Vacancy0.9%
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Herisau
4.27 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’250+CHF 146
Taxes
–
Vacancy–
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Urnäsch
4.71 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’104CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%+3.0%
Vacancy1.4%
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Hundwil
5.50 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’200+CHF 96
Taxes
241.00%-3.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Frequently asked questions about Schwellbrunn
What is the average rent in Schwellbrunn?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Schwellbrunn (Appenzell Ausserrhoden) is CHF 1’104 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 618, for 4-room CHF 1’413.
What is the tax rate in Schwellbrunn?
The combined tax rate in Schwellbrunn is 244.00% (municipal: 127.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 14’152 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Schwellbrunn?
The vacancy rate in Schwellbrunn is 1.340% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Schwellbrunn have?
Schwellbrunn has 1’573 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 17.31 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 16.0%.
How well is Schwellbrunn connected by public transport?
Schwellbrunn has public transport quality class C (C – moderately connected). The nearest centre St. Gallen is reachable in approx. 59 minutes.
Current Listings in Schwellbrunn
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE